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Apr 2021
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Is the 2021 Song of Summer Already Out? ...

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Sure, it's only April, but we can still dream about hotter temperatures along with (we hope) beach parties and family BBQs. And when we think about what songs will be soundtracking those moments, it's time to start thinking about what could be the Song of the Summer for 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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